Three years ago, we compared an outgoing rear-drive F10-gen M5 with the Competition package against the AWD Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG S. In explaining why the BMW lost, we established a wish list for the next-gen car. Senior features editor Jonny Lieberman said that although the M5 could do what the Read more…
Filed under: Toyota,Technology,Future,Specialty The 9.5 foot-long SkyDrive would be the “world’s smallest” flying EV. Continue reading Toyota wants flying cars in time for the 2020 Olympics Toyota wants flying cars in time for the 2020 Olympics originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 16 May 2017 18:00:00 EDT. Please see our Read more…
For some car companies always on the brink in the 1950s and 1960s, being clever with designs paid dividends. Getting more with less tooling was one way to economize car manufacturing. Companies like Checker designed its car bodies so all four doors were made from one single stamping, with holes Read more…
Filed under: Etc.,Volkswagen,Minivan/Van,Classics Volkswagen Vanagon Westfalia Campers in good condition command high prices, but this ’86 got a little bit too beat-up to be worth much. Continue reading Junkyard Gem: 1986 Volkswagen Vanagon Westfalia Camper Junkyard Gem: 1986 Volkswagen Vanagon Westfalia Camper originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 15 May Read more…
Filed under: Videos,Weird Car News How did anyone survive this? Continue reading Crash splits car right down the middle, but driver survives Crash splits car right down the middle, but driver survives originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 15 May 2017 15:45:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of Read more…
Looking for a slightly used sky blue Porsche 964, a black Ferrari California, or a bright red Classic Rover Mini? Now you can window shop without stepping into a showroom at “the world’s largest car vending machine,” the new Autobahn Motors building in Singapore. It resembles a giant Matchbox toy Read more…
“The speed limit is 30 mph, but try going 35 mph over that ramp,” said Brad Schreiber, one of the engineers who worked on the ride and handling of the new Chevrolet Colorado ZR2. He was traveling shotgun in his truck. The diesel engine roared, and seconds later there was Read more…
You know that guy that always seems to have a knife ready to go when something needs to be cut open? You could be that guy for $20. Read more…
ESPN’s SportsCenter has changed immensely over the last 18 years—sets, anchors, topics—but there has been one constant. It is hard to imagine an episode of SportsCenter without that deep, gravelly voice. “Coming up next…on SportsCenter.” You’re probably doing an impression in your head right now. Read more…
CIRCLE TRACK, the number one source for advanced racing technology in the world of short-track racing, announced today it will be celebrating its 35th anniversary this July. To commemorate its past 35 years, CIRCLE TRACK will recount on its website and in a 35th anniversary issue on newsstands July 14, Read more…